That...that is a costume, right? The more Codi looks at it, the more she feels a little unsettled about how lifelike the chitin plates and claws look on this fellow. It must just be really well done! Yes, that's probably right.

"Come on, you don't have to stay in character!" she giggles, suddenly feeling a twinge of hysteria creep into her chest. "I'm--okay, well--I'm kind of lost. You think you could tell me where I am, maybe?"